Baby It’s Cold Outside — Tips for keeping Pups Safe in the Cold
The temps are steadily falling in much of the Country as we head into the height of winter. It is REALLY cold for me, Valenti, who grew up in New Orleans and was transported to Chicago after Hurricane Katrina where I live now. Mom and Dad try hard to keep me as warm as possible and I’d like to share some things they have done that help me out. Mom really understands since she really hates the cold, too!
I hate the cold and snow but I LOVE my down coat!
I still need my exercise and walks, even in winter and that means having to go outside even if it’s just for a little while. When it’s super cold out, I love when dad puts on my down coat! I highly recommend one for everyone, although my sister Brandy laughs at me and doesn’t have one. She likes it the colder, the better, but not me! I’d love to be a spokesperson for Joy Pet Products who makes the coats. They can call me anytime to model. My dad thinks I look like an inside out hot dog in the coat (the bun is the coat!). I think I look pretty handsome. This is also the same coat you see me wearing in our book, Brandy and Val’s Special Story.
Brandy's rushing to get her coat off!
Now, sometimes it gets so cold that dad makes Brandy put on a coat, too! This one isn’t as warm as the down coat, but it does have fleece, is water repellant and has reflectors for night walking. I have this one, too, but I wear it when it’s a little warmer than it is now. They’ve updated the styling, but we got it from Land’s End a few years back.
Ice and extreme temperatures are especially bad for our feet so our parents found a product that works wonders on protecting them. It’s called INVISIBLE BOOT and not only does it provide protection but it also moisturizes our pads, is 100% natural and we can lick it off without getting sick. What a great find and we can thank our local pet boutique, Bentley’s Corner Barkery for steering mom and dad to it.
Please remember, too, to wipe our feet off when we come inside. Road salt can get stuck in our pads and can make us sick and antifreeze is poisonous to us. We also think antifreeze tastes sweet to us so even if we don’t lick it off our pads, it can be on snow when we lick. Also, PLEASE do not leave us in the car or outside for prolonged periods of time when the temperature goes below freezing. Yes, we have fur and probably can endure the cold a little longer than you, but most of us did not grow up in the wild and are not bred to be outside. Even for temperatures above freezing and into the 40s caution should be executed. Please consult with your vet about what breeds can handle certain inclement conditions. When in doubt, leave us home!
Thanks for listening to us and everyone have a safe and healthy Holiday Season and New Year!
Happy New Year!
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